Allianz Extends TUI Travel Insurance Tie-Up as Lloyd's Syndicate and Leadership Reshuffle Broaden Its Reach
Published on 11/10/2026 at 11:12 | Editorial boerse-global.de
Allianz Partners and the TUI Group confirmed on 28 October that they will keep their strategic partnership running for another four years, with the extended agreement taking effect on 1 November. The renewal puts AI-supported travel insurance products and digital distribution channels at the centre of the next phase of cooperation.
The travel-insurance push is only one strand of a busy stretch for the Munich insurer. Allianz Commercial announced on Thursday that it will establish a direct insurance syndicate at Lloyd's under the name "Allianz Commercial 1893." Operations are scheduled to begin on 1 January 2027, subject to final regulatory approval, though Allianz says Lloyd's has already granted its backing in principle.
Metzler Sees Guidance Moving Toward the Upper End
Ahead of the group's third-quarter 2026 results, Metzler Capital Markets said on Friday that it expects Allianz to narrow its full-year operating profit outlook to the upper half of its target range. The call is an analyst forecast only — the insurer has not yet announced any such move.
Should investors sell immediately? Or is it worth buying Allianz?
Allianz is due to report Q3 2026 figures on 12 November, with the release set for 7:00 and a media conference scheduled for 9:30. A media and analyst conference is planned for the same day, meaning the results themselves and any refinement of the annual guidance will land together.
The stock gained 1.6% on the previous day to close at EUR 457.40. No clear trigger for that move has been established.
New Chiefs at Partners and Direct
Alongside the earnings calendar, Allianz published a notice on Friday on total voting rights under Section 41 of the German Securities Trading Act (WpHG), tied to an other capital measure that took effect on 4 November.
Two of the group's units have also changed leadership. Philipp Kroetz took over as CEO of Allianz Partners on 1 November, and Laurent Floquet assumed the CEO role at Allianz Direct on the same date. Allianz has confirmed both appointments.
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